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AR HB1620
Bill
Status
Passed
3/27/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
- Creates the Arkansas Cycling Activities Act as a new subchapter in Arkansas Code Title 16, Chapter 120, establishing liability limitations for bicycle outfitters
- Defines "bicycle" as a two-wheeled human-powered vehicle or a two-wheeled/three-wheeled vehicle with operable pedals and electric motor under 750 watts with maximum speed of 20 m.p.h. when powered solely by electric motor
- Participants assume inherent risks of cycling activities and cannot claim against or recover from bicycle outfitters for injuries or death resulting from inherent risks, including surface conditions, collisions, weather-related conditions, acts of nature, and operator error
- Excludes Workers' Compensation Law from the act and preserves liability for bicycle outfitters that intentionally injure participants, commit gross negligence, provide unsafe bicycles, fail to meet federal safety standards (16 C.F.R. Part 1512 as of January 1, 2017), or commit willful, wanton, or criminal misconduct
- Requires bicycle outfitters to post warning signage in clearly visible locations stating that liability is limited and participants assume risk of cycling activities
Legislative Description
To Create The Arkansas Cycling Activities Act.
Last Action
Notification that HB1620 is now Act 573
3/27/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/18/2019
Judiciary3/7/2019
Judiciary2/27/2019
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